Utilities Business Manager
Utilities Business Manager
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$ 88316 - 123572
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Job Description
The City of Cedar Rapids is looking for its next experienced and strategic Utilities Business Manager to oversee the financial administrative and operational support functions of our Public Utilities Department. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving sound fiscal management enhancing business practices and supporting the delivery of essential water wastewater and related utility services to our community.
About our Organization
At the City we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our communitys diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.
About our Community
Nestled in the heart of Iowa Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history culture and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks recreational opportunities and familyfriendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district filled with shops restaurants and entertainment options or take a stroll along the Cedar River which runs through the heart of the city.Cedar Rapids Why you should live here!
About this Opportunity
Supports the Utilities Department in developing analyzing and implementing rates and ordinances. This role plays an active part in the budget and bonding process and contributes to costofservice and rate model analysis.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads accounting operations for water and wastewater services including evaluating and refining operational processes standard procedures and customer service and collections programs
- Manages financial reporting generated by the Customer Information System to ensure accurate transparent and timely data
- Contributes as a valued member of the Utilities departments executive management team
- Provides thoughtful supervision and support to team members including assigning tasks offering guidance and conducting constructive performance reviews
- Oversees and contribute to costofservice and utility rate studies
- Assists in the preparation of the annual budget budget amendments and annual audits
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with industrial commercial governmental and other external stakeholders
- Develops and presents datadriven reports that support program evaluation policy decisions process improvement and organizational planning
- Performs related work as required
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or closely related field and a minimum of five to seven years of experience in payment processing data entry and analysis and work with general ledgers OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience (i.e. one year of relevant experience may substitute for one year of education)
- Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations
Work Schedule Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age 40 or older) disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation contact the Citys Human Resources department by phone ator by email at
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
